Juvenile Northern Harrier perched on a postJuvenile Northern Harrier perched on a post – Nikon D200, f6.3, 1/1500, ISO 320, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light, not baited

My first winter in Utah was a delight to me because I could photograph Northern Harriers practically every time I went to Farmington Bay WMA. Northern Harriers were much harder to come by in Florida and far more difficult to get close to. I was still getting used to using a a vehicle as a mobile blind and having my mobility restricted because in Florida I almost always photographed while on foot.

I photographed this juvenile Northern Harrier as it perched on a post from a vehicle near Goose Egg Island at Farmington Bay. I didn’t see juvenile Northern Harriers in Florida like I do here in Utah so being able to watch and photograph this one as it rested quietly on the post was wonderful.

Life is good.

Mia

Click here to view more of my Northern Harrier photos plus facts and information about this species.